Goole sack joint bosses despite upturn in form

Mark Pitts says he and Simon Portrey leave Goole AFC with their heads held high following their shock sacking over Zoom on Monday morning. Their departure leaves the club preparing to unveil their 16th management team in seven years and their third this season. Pitts and Portrey were only given two months and six games  read more→

O’Neill hands Pitts and Portrey their first win at Goole

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up (2) Joe O’Neill was the apple in Mark Pitts and Simon Portrey’s eyes as he hit the last gasp winner for Goole AFC in the 2-1 victory over Silsden – the joint manager’s first three points since taking over. Goole had to come from behind to claim the win as  read more→

Pitts wants to create family atmosphere at Goole

Creating a “family atmosphere” is a priority for Goole AFC joint managers Mark Pitts and Simon Portrey.  The pair are three weeks into their reign after succeeding Lutel James in dugout and have managed Goole four times in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division.  A thriving social environment was one of the keys to success during  read more→

Another Carlton great joins Goole

Another one of the greats from the Mark Pitts’ Carlton Athletic era has joined Goole AFC. Right winger Scott Burns has signed for Pitts and Simon Portrey’s men. He follows midfielder Andy Payne who committed to play for them on a permanent basis last week. Burns was part of the Carlton side which dominated the  read more→

Pitts and Portrey hope to bring stability to Goole

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Serial winner Mark Pitts hopes and he and fellow joint manager Simon Portrey can finally bring stability to Goole AFC. Stability and Goole AFC are not words which are usually used in the same sentence. Former Carlton Athletic chief Pitts – one of the most successful Step 7 bosses in recent  read more→

Pitts and Portrey take charge of Goole as James stands down

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Mark Pitts and Simon Portrey have taken charge of Goole AFC as joint managers as Lutel James has stepped down due to new football commitments involving the Caribbean Islands.  However, James is sticking around and will act as a consultant to the new first team bosses and the club’s chairman Alan  read more→